Wednesday, October 29, 2014

FREDERICTON (GNB) – Two New Brunswick students have been selected by Canada’s
National History Society to attend the National Youth History Forum taking place
in Ottawa from Oct. 30 to Nov. 2.They were selected from among a national group of competitors who each
developed a short video documentary for the Young Citizens program following
their participation in their school districts’ Regional Heritage Fairs. They
are:

“New Brunswick is home to a multitude of stories that contribute to our
provincial identity,” said Tourism, Heritage and Culture Minister Bill Fraser.
“These stories deserve to be told and our youth can play a tremendous role in
sharing them with New Brunswickers and other Canadians. I congratulate these two
students on their achievement, which is a reflection of the commitment they have
shown to preserving our shared past.”

The dates for Heritage Week 2015 in New
Brunswick are February 9 -16; which also includes Black History month, National
Flag of Canada Day (February 15) and National Heritage Day (February 16).

The goal for Heritage Week is to provide New Brunswickers with opportunities to
celebrate their past at local levels. This year, in recognition of our national
and provincial flags, all interested community organizations,
individuals, schools, museums, libraries, archives, seniors centres, and
historic sites, are invited to reflect upon these two important symbols in our
collective past. Now is the time to begin planning for Heritage Week 2015!

To assist with these activities, Heritage Week 2015 promotion kits will be
available mid-December. Individuals and groups wishing to order a kit may
contact Heritage Branch, in the Department of Tourism, Heritage and Culture, by
telephone, 506-453-2324, or by e-mail, heritage.week@gnb.ca.

More information will also be available
(very soon) on the Heritage Week 2015 web site.

New Brunswick Heritage Fairs 2015:

As in past years, a Regional Heritage Fair will be taking place within your school district
during late April-May.